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SMOKERS are being warned not to light up around their pets in a new campaign launched today to stop animals being harmed by cigarette fumes. A leading veterinary charity says passive smoking is just as dangerous for cats and dogs as people, yet many pets

PET owners are being warned to stop lighting up around their pets - because the toxic fumes could harm or kill them. To coincide with National No Smoking Day on March 14, vet charity PDSA is urging owners to quit the bad habit for their pets’ sake.

A campaign is urging smokers to stop lighting up around their pets – because the toxic fumes could kill or harm them. Second-hand smoke has been long been linked to potentially fatal diseases in humans, including lung cancer and heart disease. However,

A dog lover is calling for a ban on smoking in cars while animals are in the back. Megan Pleasant, 22, from Bangor, Gwynedd wants the ban on lighting up in vehicles when children are present extending to animals.

Clinical Science, the researchers and their team have determined that early thirdhand smoke exposure is also associated with increased incidence and severity of lung cancer in mice. Field studies in the U.S. and China have confirmed that the presence of

A video showing an orangutan smoking a cigarette at an Indonesian zoo went viral, sparking renewed criticism over alleged mistreatment of animals. The viral video was shot Sunday at Bandung Zoo, about 90 miles southeast of the capital, Jakarta.

A video showing an orangutan smoking a cigarette in a zoo in Indonesia has prompted condemnation from animal rights activists. The clip shows Ozon the orangutan picking up a cigarette butt that was flicked into its zoo enclosure by a visitor and then pu

Studies show that pets exposed to cigarette smoke are at a greater risk of respiratory problems such as asthma and chronic coughing. There are also potential links to certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma. The obvious way of reducing the risks to yo

BASINGSTOKE residents will be asked for their help in identifying sellers of illegal tobacco on Friday. A series of Hampshire County Council roadshows aim to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal tobacco and show how residents can help tackle the pr

While there is clear evidence of harm to bees from the use of neonicotinoids and fipronil, particularly from drift during application, their role as the direct cause of colony collapse is not proven. And while they can be harmful, neonicotinoids are not